Sent Sovi
Saratoga, CA 95070
Phone: (408) 867-3110
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Fifth Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Romantic Dining 2007, Romantic Dining 2006
- Hours:
- Tue-Sun 5pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Sent Sovi – by Jim Harrington
In Short
Perfect for both anniversaries and intimate birthday celebrations, Sent Sovi is one of the preferred restaurants in the South Bay for romantic dining. With high ceilings, hardwood floors, antique furnishings and brass wall paneling, the friendly restaurant attracts a somewhat older crowd with its charming French-country atmosphere. The menu changes based on both the seasonal availability of ingredients and the whim of the kitchen.
Editorial content is independent of paid advertisers. Any expenses are paid for by Citysearch.
Insider Tips
The ExtrasSent Sovi features an extensive wine cellar of American and French wines with a focus on small-production, family-owned wineries. You'll find wines here that you won't find anywhere else in the area.
Know Before You GoReservations should be made 48 hours in advance. Call (408) 867-3110.
User Reviews for Sent Sovi
05/23/2008 Posted by fassaj
We went here on our first anniversary and it was very memorable. I called in advance about some dietary restrictions which Chef Josiah Slone was easily able to accommodate. Not only that, but he personally came out before our dessert course to confirm a certain ingredient was OK to use. Thats amazing service. We both had the vegetarian tasting menu and were very impressed. The parsnip soup was bold and flavorful, but not overpowering. There was a mushroom course (I think a Mushroom Ragout) that blew me away. Also, the cactus sorbet as a palette cleanser was a nice touch. Our waiter Javier is clearly a professional in classical dining, and led us through the evening gracefully. We'll definitely be coming back!
Pros: Atmosphere, service, food, accomodation of staff
Cons: Not the best parking, but its Saratoga so thats no surprise
03/31/2008 Posted by nevergoback
I will never go back, I was very clear to the chef/owner that this was my 5year anniversary and I wanted bottle of champagne opened at our table as soon as we arrived. But needless to say not only did he stick us in a corner that was very uncomfortable and odd but he did not even bother to provide the champagne or come out and meet us. The food was so poor and tasteless, our starter was the lobster salad which smelled like it was a few days old I almost gagged and the 48hr short rib that our waiter boasted about being fork tender was even difficult to cut with a knife and tasteless. Also there are lots of paintings on the wall for sale, I wasn’t sure if the owner thinks he or she is running a gallery because it’s sure he’s not running a restaurant. there are many better places to go in san jose.. now i know why the chefs leave so quickly and opent here own restaurnts. also if you like sitting on a hard chair for two ours feel free to make your reservation..
Pros: in a fantastic city
Cons: owner and chef
Users Like You Also Viewed
The Basin
14572 Big Basin Way
Saratoga, CA 95070
La Mere Michelle
14467 Big Basin Way
Saratoga, CA 95070
